Jasin District

Jasin District
District of Malaysia
Jasin District

Location of Jasin in Peninsular Malaysia

Jasin District

Location of Jasin in Malaysia

Coordinates: 2°18′38″N 102°25′52″E / 2.31056°N 102.43111°E / 2.31056; 102.43111Coordinates: 2°18′38″N 102°25′52″E / 2.31056°N 102.43111°E / 2.31056; 102.43111
Country  Malaysia
State Malacca
Seat Jasin
Government
 • District officer Zawawi Ghazali
Area
 • Total 678.54 km2 (261.99 sq mi)
Population (2010)
 • Total 135,317
 • Density 200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Jasin Municipal Council

Jasin District is one of the three districts in the State of Malacca, Malaysia. The other two are the Central Malacca district and the Alor Gajah district. Jasin District is the southernmost of the three districts, and borders the State of Johor. Jasin is also the name of the main town in the district. It is the administrative centre of the district.

History

The early establishment of Jasin started since the establishment of small settlement by the local people. They chose an area near river mainly for their water supply, communication and agricultural purpose. To sustain life, they planted paddy and grew vegetables and fruits. Eventually, the area underwent rapid development with the combined efforts of Chinese and Indians immigrants.

Geography

Jus Reservoir

Jasin District is the largest district in Malacca occupying 41.47% of the state area. The Kesang River runs through the center of Jasin Town. The Kesang River separates the new town from the old town center. Almost 75% of the district area is flat plain, located not more than 50 meters above sea level.[1]

Economy

Major businesses are mainly conducted by the Malays with a handful of Chinese, South Indians and Gujaratis. Jasin was known for its best Nasi Lemak especially in Kesang most peaceful place in Jasin District, it was made from generation to generation in Malay culture, also Kuih and Mee Bandung.

The Gujaratis in Jasin are mainly furniture dealers and the Mavani family has a monopoly. Run by generations of family members till today, the Mavani family business has flourished to be one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the city. Another popular shop on the same row is the Chen Sing Stationery Shop which sells stationery, magazines, comics and newspapers. There are two major banks in Jasin: Maybank and CIMB, which are also Malaysia's biggest banks.

Because the district has been designated as a water catchment area, industrialization is restricted to around the towns of Jasin and Merlimau. A large proportion of the land is used for the growing of rubber trees, oil palm and fruits. The area is also known for its durian fruits.

The old town center of Jasin Town consists of mainly 1920s 2-storey shophouses where small businesses is conducted on the ground floor and the owner lives above. Modern commercial buildings adorn the new town area and only one bridge over the Kesang River connects the new town to the old town.

Infrastructure

Medicine

Jasin Hospital

Jasin boasts a new government hospital, Jasin Hospital, which replaced the old one that was fast becoming insufficient to meet the needs of the growing population. The hospital also serves as a teaching hospital for Malacca Manipal Medical College.

Besides the hospital, other government healthcare facilities include

Education

SMK Tun Perak

There are about 19 schools in Jasin district. Schools such as MRSM Tun Ghafar Baba, SMK Iskandar Shah and SMK Dang Anum are examples of schools that are well known in Malaysia. The Malaysia Institute of Aviation Technology, part of the Universiti Kuala Lumpur, is also located in Jasin. Other schools are listed below:

Jalan Sempang Kerayong, 77000 Jasin, Malacca.

Jalan Chinchin, Simpang Kerayong Peti Surat 141, 77000 Jasin, Melaka

Jalan Batang Melaka, 77500 Selandar, Malacca.

Jalan Kelubi, 77000 Jasin, Malacca.

Jalan Jasin, 77300 Merlimau, Malacca.

Jalan Bunga Tanjung (Jalan Taman Maju), 77000 Jasin, Malacca.

Jalan Pegawai, 77000 Jasin, Malacca.

Jalan Ayer Panas, 77200 Bemban, Malacca.

Jalan Asahan, 77100 Jasin, Malacca.

Pejabat Pos Selandar, 77500 Selandar, Malacca.

Jalan Parit Putat, 77400 Sungai Rambai, Malacca.

Jalan Bunga Tanjung, 77000 Jasin, Malacca.

KM16, Umbai, 77300 Merlimau, Malacca.

Jalan Jasin, 77300 Merlimau, Malacca.

Jalan Kemendor, 77000 Jasin, Malacca.

Jalan Melangkan, Nyalas, 77100 Asahan, Malacca.

Karung Berkunci 1031, Pejabat Pos Merlimau, 77300 Merlimau, Malacca.

77000 Jasin, Malacca.

77000 Jasin, Malacca.

Jalan Batang Melaka, 77500 Selandar, Malacca.

KM 69, Jalan Kolam Air, Mukim Chabau, 77100 Asahan, Malacca.

Tourist attractions

Agricultural Museum

Shopping

Transportation

Jasin town center is about half-an-hour drive away from Malacca city centre.

From nearby Asahan it is possible to ascend the peak of Gunung Ledang in Johor. Asahan is a border town boasting waterfalls.

Jasin also borders the district of Ledang, particularly the town of Tangkak in Johor. The two towns are about ten minutes' drive away from each other.

See also

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.mpjasin.gov.my/latar-belakang-jasin
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